How far is Parker, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Parker, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Pueblo.
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Start on South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 8 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Turn right onto East Mainstreet
1020 ft · 39 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn left onto South Parker Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Turn right onto Stroh Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stroh Road
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Turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Crowfoot Valley Road
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Turn right onto Founders Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Founders Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1689 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
33 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker and Pueblo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
36 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parker and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Parker and 49.3 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 87.73 mi (141.18 km).
#1 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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